Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Hartford Labor Market Area



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Hartford LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		13,400
Mean wage		$15.34
Entry wage		$11.23
10th percentile wage		$10.67
50th percentile wage		$12.41
90th percentile wage		$22.91

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	12,640	94.3%
Leisure and Hospitality	160	1.2%
Financial Activities	160	1.2%
Manufacturing	140	1.1%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	80	$18.14
Financial Activities	160	$14.50
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	12,640	$12.42
Professional and Business Services	80	$12.26

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.41		$15.38		-$2.97
2017	$12.19	+1.8%	$15.10	+1.8%	-$2.91
2016	$11.83	+3.0%	$14.66	+3.0%	-$2.83
2015	$11.68	+1.2%	$14.48	+1.2%	-$2.79
2014	$11.56	+1.1%	$14.32	+1.1%	-$2.76
2013	$11.23	+2.9%	$13.92	+2.9%	-$2.68
2012	$10.96	+2.5%	$13.58	+2.5%	-$2.62
2011	$10.74	+2.1%	$13.30	+2.1%	-$2.56
2010	$10.52	+2.0%	$13.04	+2.0%	-$2.51
2009	$10.28	+2.4%	$12.74	+2.4%	-$2.46
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.41		$23.62		-$11.21
2017	$12.19	+1.8%	$23.37	+1.1%	-$11.18
2016	$11.83	+3.0%	$22.74	+2.8%	-$10.91
2015	$11.68	+1.2%	$22.22	+2.3%	-$10.54
2014	$11.56	+1.1%	$21.76	+2.1%	-$10.20
2013	$11.23	+2.9%	$21.29	+2.2%	-$10.06
2012	$10.96	+2.5%	$20.86	+2.1%	-$9.90
2011	$10.74	+2.1%	$20.51	+1.7%	-$9.77
2010	$10.52	+2.0%	$20.18	+1.6%	-$9.66
2009	$10.28	+2.4%	$19.84	+1.7%	-$9.56

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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